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LV51 EMX

2001 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,754 mi
Last recorded149,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi S4111,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 EMX
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 149,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 131,298 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

front washers slightly weak

Pass 3 May 2022 129,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 129,319 miles

Coolant on minimum

engine oil on minimum

Fail 12 Apr 2021 129,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant on minimum

engine oil on minimum

Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing a cut in the tread but no cord or ply showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension brake and sub-frame components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front exhaust flexi sections in poor condition

centre rearmost exhaust bracket missing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 122,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front exhaust flexi sections in poor condition

centre rearmost exhaust bracket missing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,377 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 116,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost- close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost - close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 107,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

both front tyres wearing on edges and have some cuts

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

both front tyres wearing on edges and have some cuts

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2011 72,524 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,261 miles

Intermediate exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,329 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2009 59,291 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,309 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,309 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

VERYbad oil leak from rear axle

o/s/rear tyre worn VERY CLOSE to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,291 miles

Rear exhaust braket corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,187 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF OIL SEALS

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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LV51 EMX is a 2001 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 111,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV51 EMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV51 EMX is a 2001 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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